Can American LPGA stars regain their lost glory?
After maintaining their upper hand for years, American and European LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association) stars are rapidly losing their charisma, as Asia has emerged as the place that
is churning out plenty of battle-hardened players eager to trample their rivals.
Asian stars, who belong to countries like China, South Korea, Japan and Taiwan, appear to have the required skills to keep their American and European rivals at bay — but that does not mean
that the underdogs should lose hope.
There is still a glimmer of hope as some of the American and European stars have shown in the current season that Asian payers are not that invincible. Regaining their lost positions in the
Women’s World Golf Rankings is not going to be easy but things have started to improve, especially after a stellar performance from all-time favourite Stacy Lewis.
Stacy Lewis is the strongest player in the United States, and is perhaps the only one having the ability to lock horns with Yani Tseng of Taiwan and South Korean Na Yeon Choi.
Despite some improvement in the American camp, grim rankings of the top-class US LPGA stars indicate that there is plenty of work to be done before American and Europe can position themselves
against Asia.
Observers say that by putting her name on top of the Rolex player of the Year Award list, Stacy Lewis has told the Americans that is glimmer of hope that things can turn around and Asians
can be pushed back one back.
There is no question that Asian side has plenty of players to boast. Most important of all, these star performers have not only made a name for themselves, but they have also inspired hundreds
of youngsters in the region.
These Asian titans include Yani Tseng and the four major winners of the 2012 season, Jiayi Shin, Shanshan Feng, Sun Young Yoo and Na Yeon Choi.
Lorena Ochoa, whose stunning profile can be compared with any other Asian player, is back on the scene as the former world number one has decided to give her golfing skills another try.
Ochoa may not be from the United States and Europe, but the Mexican star’s career can motivate Americans to confront Asians more ambitiously.
Ochoa is still in the players' minds and she usually serves as inspiration to underdogs. Although the golfing sensation does not play regular golf any more, her taking part in the Lacoste
Ladies Open de France 2012 has reminded everyone of her glorious past.
“I’m going to try my best. I don’t practise anymore and I’m very relaxed in Mexico. My life is very different right now so I’m just going to try my best and have a good week and enjoy the
crowd and the kids, if they come to watch us. I promise to do my best!” she had said during the event in France.
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